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Author: Ian A. MelvillePublisher: Gulf Professional PublishingISBN: 9780728204478Format: PDF, ePub, DocsDownload Now
Identifying the age of a property is a fundamental step in understanding its form of construction and in being prepared to differentiate between the characteristic defects of that age of property and defects which are more unusual and may warrant particular care in investigation and assessment. This second edition of Inspections and Reports on Dwellings: Assessing Age updates the market context within which surveyors and valuers are now operating. In particular it has a new section on post-2000 properties, reflecting the profound impact of Government policies and environmental concerns on the modern urban landscape. The book is divided into thirteen age bands with over seventy color photographs of dwellings for each period. A commentary on each age band outlines the social, environmental and technical influences on properties being built at the time, helping to explain why they look as they do. A broad range of dwellings is covered: large and small, private and public sector, old and new, and particular features which help to place a dwelling within one of the defined periods are highlighted in comments on the photographs. This book is intended for all those engaged in inspecting dwellings, whether experienced, newly qualified or studying for appropriate qualifications to become members of professional institutions.

Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Communities and Local Government CommitteePublisher: The Stationery OfficeISBN: 9780215560384Format: PDF, MobiDownload Now
Local authority control of audit and performance provides opportunities to improve value for money and to focus more closely on local priorities. However, there are significant risks to accountability for public money unless new legal and practical arrangements are put in place to uphold the vital principle of auditor independence. Until now the Audit Commission has been the regulator, commissioner and major provider of local government audit services (undertaking 70% of the local government audit and commissioning the remaining 30% under contract from five private audit firms). Under the changes proposed, local government will in future appoint their own auditors. The Government plans to introduce a public audit bill in the autumn. The Committee argues this legislation must set out a number of key principles to govern public audit arrangements in the future: strict adherence to the principle of auditor independence; a majority of independent members on any local audit committee; additional safeguards to ensure the continued effectiveness of public interest reporting; a proportionate and risk based approach to the scope of local government audit - to permit local innovation and application, particularly with regards to local value for money work. The Committee also welcomes the LGA's proposals for sector-led performance management, but calls on the Government to clarify arrangements for intervention in the exceptional cases of serious corporate or service failure. It also repeats its call for the Government to examine the contribution which robust local government scrutiny arrangements could make to improving local government performance.

Author: Carson DunlopPublisher: Dearborn Real EstateISBN: 9780793179510Format: PDF, ePub, DocsDownload Now
The inspection of insulation and ventilation systems is particularly challenging because so little of the systems can be seen. This text discusses how insulation, air/vapor barriers and ventilations systems work to keep houses comfortable and structurally sound. Basics of heat transfer and vapor movement are covered first to lay the groundwork for discussion of insulation and ventilation materials, systems, and applications. Thorough treatment of venting living spaces is provided, including balanced ventilation systmes and heat recovery ventilators (HRV's).

Author: Publisher: DIANE PublishingISBN: 1428912312Format: PDF, KindleDownload Now
This report provides interim guidelines for the layaway and periodic inspection, maintenance, and repair of historic buildings on U.S. Army installations. It builds on previous facility layaway research by the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) documented in CERL Technical Report M-91/23 (July 1991). This report describes the specific requirements for laying away historic buildings, providing guidelines for inspection and periodic maintenance and repair (M&R) for key building systems, components, and subcomponents. Topics discussed include definitions of historic buildings, Federal guidelines for laying away historic buildings, inspection purposes and guidelines, and categories of required M&R for laid away historic facilities. Appendixes to this report include eight extensive checklists to help guide the inspection and M&R of major building systems and components.

Author: Office of The Federal Register, Enhanced by IntraWEB, LLCPublisher: IntraWEB, LLC and Claitor's Law PublishingISBN: 0160917956Format: PDF, ePub, MobiDownload Now
The Code of Federal Regulations Title 24 contains the codified Federal laws and regulations that are in effect as of the date of the publication pertaining to Federal housing and urban development programs, including equal opportunity and fair housing; Federal mortgage and mortgage relief programs; neighborhood reinvestment; and Section 8, disabled, elderly, Indian and public housing.

Author: Office of The Federal Register, Enhanced by IntraWEB, LLCPublisher: IntraWEB, LLC and Claitor's Law PublishingISBN: 0160923506Format: PDF, MobiDownload Now
The Code of Federal Regulations Title 24 contains the codified Federal laws and regulations that are in effect as of the date of the publication pertaining to Federal housing and urban development programs, including equal opportunity and fair housing; Federal mortgage and mortgage relief programs; neighborhood reinvestment; and Section 8, disabled, elderly, Indian and public housing.

Author: Michael McLeanPublisher:ISBN: 9780980175943Format: PDF, ePubDownload Now
The Section 8 Bible Volume III is the third book written by Michael McLean on how to succeed in the field of being a Section 8 Landlord. This book will tell you how to get rich while renting properties out to Section 8 tenants and lining your pockets all along the way. Mike shows you how to cut every angle to save you time, money, and headaches. If you are a landlord, these books are worth their weight in gold!

Author: James DouglasPublisher: John Wiley & SonsISBN: 9781444391084Format: PDF, MobiDownload Now
This book provides guidance on building survey work for typical residential, commercial and industrial buildings, with advice on how to diagnose a wide range of defects. It considers both modern and older construction methods, together with new and traditional materials. The particular problems of alteration and renovation work are discussed, with guidance on how to carry out measured surveys. A separate chapter covers survey problems after flood and fire damage, and the legal section takes account of recent developments in case law relating to inspections and surveys of properties. This new edition continues to provide a thorough treatment of all the key issues relating to surveying buildings, dealing with the problems that surveyors are likely to encounter when inspecting buildings. Changes for the new edition include: Examples and references have been updated Evaluation of condition rating systems for domestic and commercial buildings A new section on the home condition reports More information on slate defects Bibliography revised and expanded, to make it more comprehensive Additional appendix showing the home condition report format

Author: Magali BodartPublisher: Presses univ. de LouvainISBN: 2874632775Format: PDF, ePub, MobiDownload Now
This book of Proceedings presents the latest thinking and research in the rapidly evolving world of architecture and sustainable development through 255 selected papers by authors coming from over 60 countries.